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With the worldwide population expected to hit 9 billion by 2040 and urbanisation rates projected to be 63% in the same time frame, global energy demand is set to grow.

Remaining agile is key for this sector and the need to rethink strategy, optimise efficiencies across the value chain and strengthen balance sheets is gathering pace as complex regulatory environments, geopolitical risk, disputes and market disruption increase.

We work with clients across the energy lifecycle on some of the world’s largest and most high profile projects and disputes. Our sector expertise rooted in a deep understanding of the complexities and implications of global trends the sector is facing.

Wherever your project or head office is located, we can assemble and deploy a bespoke team drawing on both global expertise and local experience to ensure you meet your commercial objectives.

Will State aid, environmental standards and health and safety standards continue to apply in the post-Brexit world?

Silke Goldberg shares her views on the challenges that may arise in the Brexit context for Energy market participants in the UK and continental Europe.

Experience Highlights

Alinta Energy owner, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises

Advising on the acquisition of the 1,000MW Loy Yang B Power Station located in Victoria, Australia

Aquind Limited

Advising in relation to the development of a 2000MW UK - France Interconnector

BP

Advising on its first major investments in Mauritania and Senegal through a US$1 billion deal with Kosmos Energy to acquire interests in offshore gas exploration blocks

Chevron

Advising on the disposal of its geothermal assets and related power business interests in Indonesia and the Philippines to Star Energy, AC Energy and Electricity Generating Public Company

China National Petroleum Corporation

Advising on its investment in the development of Phase 11 of the South Pars gas project. This marks the first foreign oil and gas contract signed in Iran since economic sanctions were lifted in 2016

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Advising on the acquisition and development of four biomass fuelled power plants in the UK, including through joint venture, with a total investment value of c£600 million together with the holdco refinancing of its interest in the first two operating plants

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